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title: PingID authentication for the web
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# PingID authentication for the web

There are many authentication methods that your company can enable to allow you to securely authenticate with PingID.

To access your account or app using a web browser, you can authenticate using the following authentication methods:

* [PingID mobile app](../pid_mobile_app/ug_pid_mobile_app_for_ios_and_android.html): Authenticate using the PingID app on your Android or iOS mobile device with swipe, biometrics authentication, Apple Watch, or a one-time passcode (OTP). PingID mobile app can also be used to [authenticate manually](../pid_mobile_app/pid_mobile_app_manual_auth_main.html) when offline.

* [Desktop app](ug_pid_desktop_app_web.html): If you pair desktop app through the web, you can use it to generate a one-time passcode (OTP) to authenticate securely to access your account or app.

* [Authenticator app](pid_ug_using_an_authenticator_app_for_auth.html): Generate a one-time passcode using an authenticator app, such as Google Authenticator.

* [Windows Hello](pid_using_windows_hello_auth.html): If your Windows Hello device supports FIDO2 biometrics, use it to access your account and/or apps via a web browser, using PingID authentication.

* [Apple Mac Touch ID](pid_using_mac_touchid_auth.html): If your Mac machine supports FIDO2 platform biometrics, use it to access your account or apps through a web browser using PingID authentication.

* [iOS or iPadOS biometrics](pid_using_ios_or_ipados_biometrics_auth.html): If your iOS device supports FIDO2 biometrics, use Face ID or Touch ID to access your account and/or apps via a web browser, using PingID authentication.

* [Android biometrics](pid_using_android_biometrics_auth.html): If your Android device supports FIDO2 biometrics, you can use it to access your account and/or apps via a web browser, using PingID authentication.

* [Security key:](pid_using_security_key_auth.html) Connect your security key to your machine and then tap to authenticate. You can also use your security key to [authenticate manually](pid_authenticating_using_security_key_manual_windows.html) when offline.

* [Authenticator app:](pid_ug_using_an_authenticator_app_for_auth.html) Generate a one-time passcode using an authenticator app, such as Google Authenticator.

* [YubiKey](pid_setting_up_yubikey_intro.html): Connect your YubiKey to your machine and then tap to generate a one-time passcode.

* [SMS or voice](pid_setting_up_sms_voice_intro.html): You receive a one-time passcode (OTP) by SMS or by voice call.

* [Email](pid_setting_up_email_intro.html): You receive an OTP by email.

* [Hardware token](pid_ug_setting_up_a_hardware_token_general.html): You are asked for an OTP, which you copy from your hardware token.

To benefit from secure, multi-factor authentication using PingID, first you must pair or connect your device with your account.